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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,727.52, 341,862.48 and 134,549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,727.52, 341,862.48 and 134,549.28 is: 185,677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,727.52 : 341,862.48 = 134,549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,727.52/341,862.48 = 134,549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,727.52x = 341,862.48 × 134,549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,727.52x = 45,997,350,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,997,350,543.01/247,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,677.19

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